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110 No-Waste Stories — and Counting

Scroll through the stories that have been submitted by members of our community. They are sorted according to the 7 facets of the No-Waste Mindset so you can find what’s most relevant to you.  (You can also access the stories from the drop-down menu under “+NoWaste Mindset-Stories and Tips” on the main blue nav bar on the website. )

Then, consider submitting your own story of how you are reducing waste at home or professionally.  Learn how HERE.

Sustainable Fashion on a Budget

Sustainable fashion isn't just about spending hundreds on ethically-sourced clothing and shoes. Eco-fashion maven Ruth Penniston, provides three great tips for a greener wardrobe on a budget.
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Scream Mug with Disposable Ballpoint Pens

What I Plan to Do About My Disposable Pen Peeve

Disposable Pens Are No Small Problem According to the EPA, Americans throw away 1.6 billion disposable pens every year. Add the rest of the world, multiply by over 50 years of writing with disposable pens, and that’s a lot of metal and plastic waste ending up in landfill!  I suspect it’s just the tip of the iceberg, given the piles of disposable pens that many of us haven’t thrown out yet. Not to mention the refillable pens that we never take the trouble to refill.
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recipe leftovers

Got Leftover Meatloaf? Stuff an Eggplant – Recipe

Respect food. Reduce food waste. Stuff an eggplant with your leftover meatloaf.
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Dog with leftover food bag

The Future of Doggie Bags: Two New Ideas For Reducing Restaurant Food Waste

Think taking doggie bags (or to-go bags) for restaurant leftovers is wasteful, or not cool? Read this article for two new ideas for reducing to-go packaging waste while you reduce food waste.
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